I wish to thank you for the kind words and comments from recently's post. I can't start to tell you just how much it indicates to me that you take the time to read what I need to say and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to discuss something in that post that I believe is actually essential. Use your own judgement when it pertains to making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It looks like when you discover where you are going, people love to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that neighborhood.
That school is not as great as this one. (I never rely on the school rating websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is awful.
You understand, there is a better location to do xyz ...
They are coming from an excellent place, however they are not you. This is your experience. When it comes to finding a location that you desire to live in and what kind of lifestyle you have than anybody else, you understand more about what you are looking for. We have constantly done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it. As hassle-free as it is to crowdsource, this might be among those times when you trust your own impulses more. PSA over.
Recently, I talked to you about how I feel about moving. I love it.
However if I am being completely honest with you, the actual move can be a discomfort in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of moving to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the process. I believed that I would share some pointers that I have actually picked up throughout the years of military relocations.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play an unusual plot with myself every time we move. I try to ensure that we have less things than we did the previous relocation. I am particulary happy with our last relocation-- 8,500 pounds.
For me more things suggests more to take care of, more to unload, and more to move once again. If we have boxes with several moving stickers on them that have never been opened, opportunities are excellent we do not need it.
Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers simply can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dump it back in.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you check every closet, drawer, and cabinet to make sure that whatever was packed. Our real estate agent was kind enough to go back to the house and send us the drawer that we forgot about. When you sign off, it is not the responsibility of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be tough to get cable visits throughout moving season. Call your current service providers and let them understand your relocation out day to turn off more info what you already have in your present house.
If you have school age children, make sure that you know what you need to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is much easier to get physicals and their vaccinations prior to you leave than when you get to your brand-new town.
While I am filling out the paperwork, I also find a pediatrician and dental expert and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a little file folder with all of our important papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one ought to go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little shut off by the way some people treat the individuals moving their valuables. I have actually had truly best of luck with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with beverages, have breakfast and lunch for them each day, and trust them to do their job. The nicer I am to my movers, the faster and easier the move is. They probably aren't going to load your things precisely as you would, however they are Source specialists. They load and move individuals every day. They know what they are doing.
The night prior to the movers come to pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. It is too tough to do it while there is a moving crew in the house and I tend to get overwhelmed. And whatever that doesn't require to get loaded is already with you.
8. Do not ignore your pets. I will be sending my pet to doggy day care. I do not want her under everybody's feet in and in the way. Make sure that the hotels or visitor houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be terrible for animals, so try to keep them as tension free as possible.
I actually play up the "adventure" element of moving instead of the leaving part. I make sure that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the very first things off of the truck when we get to our new house. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
And it is an actually good idea to hand bring the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is funny how numerous individuals have told me that is the one box that has gotten lost.
11. Pack a box of things that you understand that you will need the first night. I ensure that there are tidy sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower curtain, some towels, and a bottle of red wine. Simply joking about the white wine. (Not really. Have lots of red wine.).
When it comes to unpacking, just get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and once everything is unpacked and moved in, you can start to explore and enjoy your new town.
When we get to the brand-new home, I attempt to get there a day before the movers come. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleaning. It is so nice to have a tidy home after all of the madness of a huge move.
Movers are late. Houses aren't ready. Moving is going to cost more than you believe it does.
15. Have enjoyable. Every moving season I believe that my spouse and I are going to get divorced. (We never do.) Being able to laugh and have a good time with the relocation is so much better than being stressed and unhappy. Everybody seeks to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my spouse, the movers. If I am snapping at everyone and miserable, everybody else is going to be too. Take it in stride.